Growing pains – adapting orthotic devices to maturing patients
Accommodating growth without compromising fit and function is a challenge for … READ MORE
Biomechanics
Human movement science
Toe walking treatment and management
The management of toe walking is controversial — the natural history is poorly … READ MORE
Orthotic options for knee OA focus on compliance issues
New research presented in June at the 2015 ISPO Congress underscored the potential … READ MORE
Encouraging evidence that off-loader knee braces are effective
Given the encouraging evidence that off-loader braces are effective in mediating … READ MORE
Brace therapy in uni-compartmental OA
Offloading strategies for knee osteoarthritis. Brace therapy plays an important role … READ MORE
Orthotics part of arthritis treatment
Rheumatologists care for patients with assistive devices such as knee braces or foot … READ MORE
HARMONY exoskeleton helps patients recover strength and motor skills
Texas engineers introduce advanced upper body rehabilitation robot. HARMONY was … READ MORE
Knee OA guidelines take patient-centric approach
Updated guidelines and new appropriate use criteria for nonoperative management of … READ MORE
No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot
Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses … READ MORE
Driving safety: effects of lower extremity impairment
By Hank Black, Lower Extremity Review July 2015 ▽ Table of Contents Introduction … READ MORE
Custom hinged AFO vs. standard ankle foot orthosis in stroke recovery
Functional Bracing with Adjustable Dynamic Response. Address the entire gait cycle … READ MORE
Effects of high heel wear and increased weight on the knee during walking
Killer heels could lead to osteoarthritis in knees, warn scientists. Most women … READ MORE
Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs
Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of … READ MORE
In search of a mechanism for foot orthoses’ effects
The seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is … READ MORE
Non-surgical approach helps people with paralysis voluntarily move their legs — a first
Paralyzed men move legs with new non-invasive spinal cord stimulation. Five men with … READ MORE
Neural plasticity and treatment across the lifespan for motor deficits in cerebral palsy
Kids playing. Anca Serbanescu, flickr George F Wittenberg PhD, Baltimore VA Medical … READ MORE
Interdisciplinary approach to exploring motor function
Using techniques from neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, signal processing, … READ MORE
Controlling drop foot: beyond standard AFOs
The basic goal of orthotic management is to improve toe clearance during swing and … READ MORE
That’s a life changer: Halifax company wins award for bionic knee brace
Chris Cowper-Smith CEO of Spring Loaded Technology Inc. holds a knee brace in the … READ MORE
Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of Arthritis
I was a fanatical tennis player for decades until my increasingly painful arthritic … READ MORE
Diane Covington: AFOs positively impact every aspect of her dynamic life
It’s a happy coincidence that Diane Covington lives just a few miles from a New … READ MORE
Brennan Ryan: With AFOs and cool sneakers, this 10-year-old can be a regular kid
If you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell … READ MORE
Assistive tech remains utterly marginalized from mainstream design
“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe … READ MORE
Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot
The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in … READ MORE
Orthotic solutions for children with hypotonia
New research underscores years of positive clinical results. When it comes to … READ MORE
Gait: The cornerstone of intervention
Quantifying the effects of hypotonia starts in the clinic. Effective management of … READ MORE
Ankle foot orthosis, AFO
The strength and stability of a person’s body is of paramount concern for … READ MORE
Orthotic Management of CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Ankle foot orthoses, AFOs, can help compensate for muscle weakness and accommodate … READ MORE
Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum
Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric … READ MORE
Shoe insert helps clinicians evaluate how patients walk
Seattle startup will use Samsung’s new Artik chips to turn ordinary sneakers into … READ MORE
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